The Curious Case of Dogs and Their Prolonged Poop Ritual
Why Do Dogs Take So Long to Poop? We’ve all had those moments when a quick bathroom break for our dog turns into a lengthy wandering session. Though it can be frustrating, there’s usually a good reason behind it. Here’s why our furry friends often take so long to find that perfect spot. Dogs and […]
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Revealed: How My Pickiest Pup Became a Reflection of Me
Confession: My Dog is Super Fussy, And It’s Probably My Fault Ever had a cat go from purring bliss to full-on demon mode just because you touched their belly? One minute they’re loving the attention, and the next, they’re kicking and biting like crazy. Well, my dog acts like that too, and it’s really embarrassing. […]
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Highlight Reel 56: Top Dog Stories and Videos You’ll Love This Week
Roundup 56: Favorite Dog Articles & Videos of the Week Updated on December 27, 2018 by Puppy Leaks 2 Comments After browsing the nominees for this year’s Nose to Nose awards, I had a realization: I read a ton of dog blogs, but I’m still missing out on many amazing ones. The posts featured in […]
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Discover 7 Irresistible Benefits of Bonding with Your Dog Through Play
7 Benefits of Playing With Your Dog Updated on May 13, 2024 Playing with your dog is always fun, but it offers more than just entertainment. It helps you bond, reduces stress, and even provides training opportunities. Incorporating more playtime into your dog’s daily routine is an easy way to enrich their life. Here are […]
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My Journey into the World of Positive Reinforcement
How I Got Started With Positive Reinforcement Dog Training Growing up, my idea of dog training was pretty basic. I focused on teaching my dogs a few tricks and making sure they went to the bathroom outside. I didn’t even think about things like proper leash manners, encouraging them to relax, or using proactive measures […]
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Top Canine Picks: 100 Best Dog Articles & Videos of the Week
Top 100 Dog Articles & Videos of the Week Last updated on April 3, 2018 by Puppy Leaks Comments: 6 Here are some of my favorite dog-related articles from this week, covering topics from dealing with pet loss to innovative pet-sitting technology. Enjoy these picks! Favorite Dog Articles of the Week Things I Wish I […]
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Transform Your Dog Walks: 10 Exciting Tips for More Fun
10 Simple Tips to Make Your Dog Walks More Fun We all know it’s important to take our dogs for a walk every day, but surprisingly, about 30% of us skip this daily activity. One reason might be that these walks can become monotonous. Doing the same thing every day can get pretty boring, and […]
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Scientists Tap into YouTube to Decode the Mystery of Dog Bites
Researchers Are Using YouTube Videos to Study Dog Bites I use YouTube like many of us do — to watch funny cat videos. But it turns out YouTube might be useful for more than just entertainment. It could actually be a valuable tool for studying dog bites. A group of researchers from the University of […]
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The Curious Case of Dogs Dragging Their Butts on the Floor
Why Do Dogs Scoot Their Butts on the Floor? Ever seen your dog drag their butt across the floor or grass? This behavior is known as scooting, and it’s pretty common among dogs. Though it can be quite awkward, there are a few main reasons behind it. Whether it’s due to inflammation, infection, or other […]
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Ten Essential Tips for Ensuring Comfort for Your Arthritic Dog
10 Ways to Keep Your Arthritic Dog Comfortable When you hear “arthritis,” you might think of elderly dogs, but arthritis can actually affect dogs of all ages. Surprisingly, about one in five dogs shows signs of arthritis by age one, and this jumps to 80% by age eight. Most dogs will deal with arthritis at […]
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